Windows Server 2008 R2 license

Godwin Pace 1 Reputation point
2020-08-20T12:37:40.82+00:00

The physical key of one of our servers is xxx-xxx-xxx-xxx-xxx.

The tag is showing Windows Server C8 R2 Standard.

The server was bought quite recently and we suspect it has the Windows Server 2012 embedded in it.

Can you confirm this or otherwise?

Thanks

Godwin

Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
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  1. Dave Patrick 426.4K Reputation points MVP
    2020-08-20T12:51:57.447+00:00

    Not recommended to post product keys publicly. A 2008 R2 license would not have another OS embedded in it. May need to contact the seller or microsoft for details or just try it.
    https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/licensing/existing-customer/activation-centers
    Also note 2008 R2 is in extended support mode only.

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  2. Jenny Feng 14,096 Reputation points
    2020-08-21T02:19:20.6+00:00

    Hi,

    There are GUI and CMD ways to know OS license status from Microsoft itself.

    1. Open Windows file explorer; paste 'Control Panel\System and Security\System' and form shows your system's basic information, at bottom you could see Windows license status.
    2. Open command prompt as administrator and type following command:
      You can use “slmgr /dlv” or "slmgr/dli" command on your server. You can find the item “Partial Product Key” and compare it with the keys you have.

    Sample Syntax:
    slmgr.vbs /dlv

    Hope above information can help you.

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